Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Very Long Chain Fatty Acids
Alias or Abbreviation:VLCFA
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:µmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:2 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:14 working days from receipt
Test Code:VLCF
Sample Type:
Lithium Heparin Tube (Green top), Fluoride EDTA acceptable.Complex Reference Range:Interpretation of reference ranges provided on report.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into aliquot tube, store frozen prior to shipment. Send at ambient temperature.
Reference Laboratory Details:Biomedical Genetics, Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, B'ham Children's Hospital NHS Trust, Whittal Street,BHAM B4 6DH (Tel.0121 333 9942 )
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Contact Number:01902 307 999 ext 85290
